RE: Re: IR receivers - plasma filters?

[Paul Gale <groups2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Great - I'll try that :)

Thanks!

Paul.

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> To: ukha_d@xxxxxxx
> Subject: [ukha_d] Re: IR receivers - plasma filters?
>
> This may sound a bit bizarre but I picked this up and it worked for
me.
>
> Cover the IR receiver with a bit of tape (I used the brown packing
> tape used for packing parcels) - this in itself did not stop IR or the
> interference.  Then colour over the tape with a black permanent marker
> pen.
>
> I found that this did enough to cut out the interference (shown by the
> flickering receive LED) without attenuating the signal from my Pronto
> control in any material way that affects usability.
>
> Definitely worth a try as its dirt cheap so nothing to loose!
>
> I wouldn't be surprised if the "optical filtering" is
something
> similar!
>
> Richard
>
> --- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Paul Gale <groups2@...> wrote:
> >
> > I've finally got round to re-implementing my house-wide IR
receiver
> network (using my Russound CAV6.6 amps with built in IR network).
> Trouble is, the plasma and one of the bedroom LCD TV's create havoc
> with the IR, pumping out so much interference that the IR network is
> unusable :(
> >
> > I know manufacturers like Russound and Xantech etc produce plasma
> friendly IR receivers but they sell for quite a premium.
> >
> > Looking at the Russound products, they state that they use
"optical
> filtering" to reject the interference.
> >
> > Anyone know how this can be achieved via the DIY route? Is it
just a
> filter window or a particular type of IR receiver LED or both?
> >
> > Ideally, I'd like to incorporate this into my existing Russound
wall
> keypads, replacing the standard receiver - that way I don't have a
> bulky second box next to it or elsewhere in the room.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Paul.
> >
> >
> >
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